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Dr. Georgina Powell is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Psychology at Cardiff University. She holds a BA (2009) and PhD (2014) in Psychology from Cardiff University, where her doctoral thesis focused on 'Conscious Perception of Illusory Colour' under Professors Petroc Sumner and Andrew Bompas. She has held roles including Health and Care Research Wales Social Care Fellow and Research Associate. Her research explores technological solutions in health and social care, targeting populations such as older adults, people with learning disabilities, autistic individuals, and those with dizziness conditions like PPPD (Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness).
- Research Focus: Smart technology integration in social care, visual vertigo rehabilitation, multisensory environments for autism, and sensory sensitivity measurement.
- Methodology: Mixed-methods approaches including qualitative studies, neuroimaging, and clinical trials.
Her work includes developing tools like the Cardiff Hypersensitivity Scale (CHYPS) and the gamified rehabilitation game 'Balance-Land' for visual vertigo. She collaborates with social care organizations and clinicians to co-design interventions. Dr. Powell has secured significant funding: £2.99M from Health and Care Research Wales, Google Scholar grants, and Innovate Wales awards.
- Teaching: Coordinates Developmental and Clinical Psychology modules, mentors early-career academics, and oversees placement coordination.
Her honors include the Hadyn Ellis Prize for Best PhD Dissertation (2014). She is a member of the Applied Vision Association and actively involved in community initiatives like Innovate Trust.
